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Ah, New England… where life used to be a lot less regulated. If you grew up here, you know the drill—there were a ton of things you could do back in the day that you’d probably get side-eyed (or outright arrested) for today.

Do you own chickens? I'm looking for a fresh egg hookup!

Ah, the Old Port—for years, home to cobblestone streets, great food, and, apparently still some of the worst parking jobs in the state.

The winter that a lot of Mainer's were wondering if we were going to get has arrived and is in full swing, leaving a lot of us wondering where to put it.

Alright, buckle up, because we're about to dive into some of Maine's "special" laws that will have you scratching your head.

We’ve all witnessed it and maybe even participated—someone cracking open a tube of Pringles or guzzling down a Vitamin Water while casually strolling the grocery store aisles. Is this a crime? Or just a hungry person living their best life?

You may be surprised to learn that this very common item is officially banned from being brought into the state of Maine.

If you plan on venturing into the woods for a fresh Christmas tree, here are some the rules in Maine that you'll need to follow.

Can you publicly display your trash talk?

Hunting at night is illegal in Maine as is leaving a deer to rot after killing it.

Don't even think about owning these 12 animals in Maine, because it's against the law to keep them as pets.

Have you done it?

While you may get a great photo, it's in your best interest to find another spot.

Drivers should know that whether they are trying to push the limit because they are in a hurry or if they might not just be paying attention, many school buses in Maine have gotten tech upgrades over the years with the addition of automated stop arm cameras in attempt to catch drivers that pass stopped buses.

Maine has some interesting laws on the books when it comes to what gas stations can and can't do when listing their prices.

Current status: it's complicated.